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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has compared its current F1 dominance to that of Ferrari at the turn of the millennium, when he was part of the team.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has compared the team’s current Formula 1 dominance to that of Ferrari in the early 2000s, a period he personally experienced while at Maranello. Stella’s journey with Ferrari began in 2000, coinciding with Michael Schumacher’s title-winning streak. During his time with Ferrari, Stella worked his way up to become a race engineer for champions like Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen. He now leads McLaren as Team Principal, noting the rapid progress that has propelled the team to success, surpassing even Ferrari’s pace in their competitive era. Stella highlights the difference in team dynamics between Ferrari, with its standout figures, and McLaren’s more collective approach, emphasizing teamwork over individual stardom.
